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Ring in 2026 in Athens, GA: Exciting Events at Akins Ford Arena & Classic Center
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Athens, where high-energy sports, unforgettable live music, and vibrant downtown festivities set the stage for welcoming 2026. At Akins Ford Arena, cheer on the Athens Rock Lobsters as they take on their in-state rival, the Columbus River Dragons in a thrilling New Year’s Eve showdown. After the final buzzer, the celebration continues with a post-game party featuring a signature balloon drop and confetti-filled finale. Buy your tickets in advance at AkinsFordArena.com to secure
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St. Mary’s Donates 4.8 Tons of Frozen Turkeys to Those in Need
Just before the holiday season began, St. Mary's Health Care System and its colleagues and volunteers donated 380 frozen turkeys to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to help families in need this holiday season – a total of 9,700 pounds or 4.8 tons.Each year, St. Mary’s gives a free turkey to each colleague and volunteer as a sign of appreciation for their dedication and service. During the week before Thanksgiving, St. Mary's leaders personally hand out frozen turkeys at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, St.
Athens Resident Receives Award for Nursing Excellence
Jacie MacMullan, a registered nurse and weekend charge nurse on St. Mary’s 3rd Floor Medical/Surgical Unit, has received St. Mary’s DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. She was nominated by a patient struggling with several major health conditions that led to multiple hospital admissions at St. Mary’s and another hospital over a period of six weeks. “That was a very traumatic time for me,” the patient wrote in MacMullan’s nomination. “Jacie made me and my wife comfortable with the entire process
Athens On Ice Opens for the Season with New Family-Friendly Additions
ATHENS, GA – December 18, 2025 – Athens On Ice officially returned to Athens earlier this month, bringing an expanded lineup of festive experiences that make it easier than ever to check off those must-do holiday traditions. As the region’s only ice-skating rink, Athens On Ice continues to be a signature seasonal attraction, inviting the community to glide into the holidays surrounded by twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and themed skating nights designed to create lasting memories for families and
Five St. Mary’s Colleagues Awarded Nursing Scholarships
The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship, which each year provides $2,500 gifts to five colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study. Scholarship recipients can be nurses who are studying to advance their career or colleagues who are studying to become a nurse. The scholarship was established by Marilyn Brown, a grateful patient who was inspired to create the scholarship by the skill, tenderness and
St. Mary’s, Dr. Randy Lavender to Create New Orthopedics Practice
St. Mary’s Medical Group is teaming up with board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Randy Lavender, Jr., to create St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists (SMOS), a new practice opening Dec. 8 to provide comprehensive care for joint injuries, hip and knee replacements and revisions, and other orthopedic needs. St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists will be located in The Exchange office park at 2470 Daniells Bridge Road, Building 300 – the same St. Mary’s facility that houses many outpatient services needed by
A Beginner’s Field Guide to Basic Business Terms
TL;DR This article is your pocket translator for business language. You’ll learn the meaning behind terms like “cash flow,” “equity,” and “ROI” — not just their definitions, but how they work together to shape your day-to-day as a business owner or entrepreneur. You’ll also find a quick checklist, a sample table of key terms, and FAQs to help you go from confused to confident. Starting Out: Why Business Terms Matter When you first step into entrepreneurship, even simple meetings can sound like code.
From First Glance to Follow-Up: Digitally Amplifying Your Event Presence
Trade shows still work. But the game has changed — it's no longer just about who shows up or how polished your booth looks. It’s about how fluently you use digital tools to stretch your message across time, space, and channels. From pre-show buzz to post-show data loops, what used to be a three-day hustle is now a month-long choreography. Get that rhythm right, and your booth becomes more than a footprint — it becomes a force. The goal isn’t more tech. It’s smarter use of digital leverage to create
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